Portsmouth mother seeks help finding missing son

PORTSMOUTH — A local mother is reaching out to the community in hopes of finding her son.

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By Charles McMahon

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By Charles McMahon

Posted Oct. 24, 2013 at 2:00 AM
Updated Oct 24, 2013 at 7:50 AM

By Charles McMahon

Posted Oct. 24, 2013 at 2:00 AM
Updated Oct 24, 2013 at 7:50 AM

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PORTSMOUTH — A local mother is reaching out to the community in hopes of finding her son.

Atlantic Heights resident Sherry Mitsui said Wednesday that her son, 38-year-old Frank Ciance, was last seen Oct. 19. Mitsui, who is Ciance's foster mother, said he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as depression. She said he is also a known drinker. Ciance went missing following an argument at the family's home, Mitsui said, and he was last seen walking with his dog.

Mitsui said she is afraid Ciance may have tried to intentionally harm himself. She said the last message he sent her was on Facebook and indicated he would not be showing up to his job ever again.

"He's not a danger to anyone but himself," she said.

Mitsui said she has canvassed the city looking for any clue as to where her son may have gone. She said he is known to frequent Market Basket on Woodbury Avenue for beer and cigarettes. Neither of Ciance's teenage children have seen their father, she said.

Local police were notified of Ciance's disappearance, according to Mitsui. Deputy Police Chief Corey MacDonald said a detective has been assigned to the case.

"We are actively looking for him," he said.

Ciance is described as being 5 foot 9 inches, 120 pounds, with medium brown hair, a scruffy beard and brown eyes. He often wears a hoodie with the hood pulled up over his head, according to Mitsui.

Anyone with information on Ciance's whereabouts is urged to call local police or Mitsui at 498-6545.